Slowly and steadily, Daniel climbed the stage steps until he reached the wings where the others awaited. The woman hosting the event—the manager herself—stepped onto the stage to face the audience. Hundreds of parents who had brought their children, along with spectators eager for a good performance, broke into applause at the figure before them. Shortly after her appearance, she took the microphone and tapped it, smiling warmly.
"Hello everyone! Once again, welcome to our biannual event, designed to polish a new generation of artists the world can truly appreciate. I am your host, Mrs. Talia Wayne. It is wonderful to meet you all, so let us begin the three stages of the test before selecting our Top 20. Good luck to your children!"
Talia concluded her speech as the golden stage curtains swept open. The children were ushered through, led toward the hall where their trials would be conducted.
